Planning your floor-diagram 1
Begin in the corner of the longest wall. Prior to applying the adhesive,lay a complete row of planks to determine the length of the final plank.If the last plank is shorter than 300mm,then adjust the starting point accordingly;this is necessary in order to achieve the correct staggered effect.The cut edge should always face the wall.
Laying your floor-diagram 2
Apply a high tack universal flooring adhesive as recommended by your flooring retailer using a 1.6mm square notch trowel at the corner of the longest wall.Avoid spreading more adhesive than needed,as the adhesive will lose its ability to fully stick to the back of planks.
Position the first plank at your starting point.Check that this position in correct and apply firm,all over pressure to achieve contact.Lay all planks ensuring a close fit but do not force together.Ensure that the cut edge always faces the wall.Stagger the joints as per diagram 2, a minimum 300mm apart.
To fit air vents, doorframes etc.make a cardboard pattern as a guide and use this to draw an outline on the plank.Cut to shape and check that it fits before peeling off the backing paper.It should fit snugly and should not be forced into place.
Final cutting last row-diagram 3
When you reach the last row,you may find that the gap is less than one full plank wide.To ensure accurate cutting of the final row,lay the plank to be cut exactly over the last full plank,lay another full plank against the wall and mark the cutting line where the planks overlay.Before applying the adhesive,check that the cut plank fits correctly.The plank should not be forced into place.
Dry Back Structure
Post time: Apr-29-2021